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On a downhill slope, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and coast in a suitable gear.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are already achieved after the en‐
gine is turned off for as little as 4 seconds.
Switch off any functions that are not
currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by the serv‐
ice center.
Please also note the MINI maintenance system,
refer to page 233.Seite 129Saving fuelDRIVING TIPS129
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selectedspecial equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Battery, under the cover   2433Dip stick for engine oil  2304Engine oil filler neck  2305Coolant expansion tank   2326Engine compartment fuse box   2447Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlight
and window washer system   63Seite 228MOBILITYEngine compartment228
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Wiper blade replacement
General information Do not fold down the wipers withoutwiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield. ◀
Replacing the front wiper blades1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm.2.Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.3.Take the wiper blade out of the catch
mechanism toward the front.4.Press the new wiper blade into the fixation
until it engages audibly.5.Fold down the wiper arm.
Risk of damage
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto
the window; otherwise, damage may occur. ◀
Changing the rear wiper blade
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:
1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm.2.Turn the wiper blade all the way back, ar‐
row.3.Press the wiper blade against the stop to
push it out of the fixation.4.Press the new wiper blade into the fixation
until it engages audibly.5.Fold down the wiper arm.Seite 235Replacing componentsMOBILITY235
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CareVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead
to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the labels applied by the manufacturer;
otherwise, damage may result.
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐ tance Control, for instance, for extended peri‐
ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀During the winter months
Ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently in winter. Intense soiling and road
salt can damage the vehicle. ◀
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area of the windshield when
the hood is open.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Do not use automatic high-pressure washers;
otherwise, water may drip into the interior in
the area of the windows.
Before driving into the car wash, check whether
the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the
following points:▷Vehicle dimensions, refer to page 258.▷If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, re‐
fer to page 49.▷Maximum permissible tire width.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle chassis
could be damaged. ◀
Preparations before driving into the car wash:
▷Unscrew the road antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor to avoid unin‐
tentional wiper activation.▷Deactivate the rear window wiper and pro‐
tect it from damage. Ask the car wash oper‐
ator about any necessary protective meas‐
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▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Steptronic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the parking brake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlights Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer recommends using cleaning
and care products from MINI, since these have
been tested and approved.
Original MINI CareProducts have been tested
on materials, in the laboratory, and in the field,
and offer optimum care and protection for MINI
vehicles.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
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Combination switch, refer toTurn signal/high-beams/
headlight flasher 60
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 60
Comfort Access 37
Comfort Access, in the car wash 38
Comfort Access, replacing the battery 39
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 16
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 57
Compass, digital 107
Computer 68
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 68
Condition Based Service CBS 233
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 33
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Mobile phone, pairing,
hands-free system 179
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 189
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 69
Contacts for hands-free sys‐ tem 185
Contacts, office 200
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 253
Control Display, settings 72
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 92
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 32
Coolant temperature 68
Cooling function, switching on and off 103
Cooling, maximum 102 Cornering Brake Control,
CBC 92
Corrosion on brake discs 122
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 198
Cruise control 96
Cupholders 109
Current fuel consumption 69
Current location, storing 136
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 79
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 79
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, date format 72
Date, setting 72
Daytime running lights 78
Decorative trim, care 253
Defogging windows 100
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 100
Defrosting windows 100
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 100
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 136
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 141
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 134
Digital compass 107
Digital radio 158
Dip stick, engine oil 230
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 79 Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 253
Displays, cleaning 253
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 39
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 97
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 33
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 33
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 34
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 220
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 94
Driving notes, breaking in 120
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 94
Driving on poor roads 123
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 92
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 120
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 92
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 93
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Front fog light, bulb replace‐ment 238
Front fog lights 79
Front lights, bulb replace‐ ment 237
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 82
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 84
Fuel 214
Fuel, additives 214
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 69
Fuel cap, closing 212
Fuel consumption display, average fuel consump‐
tion 69
Fuel filler flap, closing 212
Fuel filler flap, opening 212
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 212
Fuel gauge 68
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 69
Fuel, saving 128
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 261
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 261
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 261
Fuse 244
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 105
Gasoline 214
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 68
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 145
Gear change, manual trans‐ mission 63 Gear change, Steptronic trans‐
mission 64
Gear display, Steptronic trans‐ mission 64
Glare protection 107
Glass sunroof, electrical 40
Glass sunroof, electrical, open‐ ing/closing 41
Glass sunroof, electrical, rais‐ ing 41
Glass sunroof, electric, con‐ venient operation 32
Glass sunroof, electric, remote control 32
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 132
H Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 237
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 59
Hand car wash, care 251
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 106
Hands-free microphone 16
Hands-free system 178
Hazard warning system 16
HD Radio 158
Head airbags 81
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 77
Headlamps, care 251
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 78
Headlight flasher 60
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlights 77
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 63
Head restraints 48 Head restraints, adjusting the
height 48
Head restraints, removing 49
Heatable rear window, air conditioner 100
Heatable windshield 103
Heating, rear window with au‐ tomatic climate control 103
Heating, seats 46
Heating, windshield 103
Height adjustment, seats 44
High-beams 78
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 237
High-beams, indicator lamp 15
Hill drive-off assistant 94
Hills 122
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 57
Homepage 6
Hood 229
Hood, closing 229
Hood, opening 229
Hood, unlocking 229
Horn 12
House number, entering for navigation 135
Hydraulic brake assistant 92
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 67
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 67
Identification marks, run-flat tires 224
Identification marks, tires 220
iDrive, changing settings 72
iDrive, changing the date and time 71
iDrive, changing the lan‐ guage 72 Seite 272REFERENCEEverything from A to Z272
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Opening and closing, via theremote control 32
Opening and unlocking from the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐ board monitor 18
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 102
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 68
P Pairing, mobile phone 189
Pairing, mobile phone, hands- free system 179
Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 97
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking brake 59
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 238
Parking lights 77
Parking lights/low beams 77
PDC Park Distance Control 97
Personal information 199
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection, windows 42
Pivoting sun visor 107
Plastic, care 252
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Poor road operation 123 Position, storing 136
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 135
Power windows 42
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 41
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 231
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Pressure, tires 216
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 222
Profile, tires 221
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 42
R
Radio 156
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 57
Radio ready state, switched off 58
Radio ready state, switched on 57
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 57
Rain sensor 61
Random 165
Random playback 165
Range 69
RDS 157
Reading out loud 205
Rear 45
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 240
Rear fog lights, indicator lamp 15
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 240 Rear seat backrests, foldable,
MINI Countryman 111
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 112
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 49
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 100
Rear window defroster with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Rear window, washing 62
Rear window wiper 62
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 100
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 102
Recommended fuel grade 214
Recommended tire brands 223
Redialing, hands-free sys‐ tem 181
Redialing, mobile phone prep‐ aration package 193
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 37
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 73
Remaining range, refer to Range 69
Reminders 205
Remote control 30
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 39
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 38
Remote control, garage door opener 105
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 33
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 57 Seite 275Everything from A to ZREFERENCE275
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